So I need to do the back brakes on my 2000 Caravan. I think I got it pretty well figured out, except for the adjustment on the brakes. How does some one adjust them, are they self adjustable etc....? Pics would be helpful too.

 

There is a oblong plug on the back side of the housing. Pry it loose and use a flat screw driver to turn the star wheel just inside. You may need to use a brake adjusting tool or a bent screw driver to do the adjustment.

I am not sure on your 2000 but on my '04 the rear brakes are adjusted with the use of the parking brake. I have adjusted the rears by holding the brake release and pumping the parking brake.

 

will turning that adjuster wheel bring the shoes in making it easier to take the drum off.

 

If they have NO adjustment screw then you use the emergency brake .Put it on then remove it. Usually puting it in revere will also adjust them.

 

01 Dodge Caravan. Replace rear brake shoes. Part 1 of 2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVWOpYv6KI

 

if your very uncertain about what you are doing as to remove the rear brake shoes you have to remove the springs get a haynes manual at your local auto parts store and it will really help you and also it will help you our for any future jobs